Applied Behavior Analyst

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

TITLE:

Applied Behavior Analyst

School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the ABA Specialist is responsible for providing evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental delays as well as assisting the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). They will work collaboratively with a team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, collect and analyze data, and track progress towards established goals pertinent to a students Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thoughts, learners, culture, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish the baseline; as a district, Framingham Public Schools are committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as BIPOC.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Two to three years of supervised ABA training, and experience using ABA methodologies, preferably in a public school setting, with students on the Autism spectrum. Bachelor's degree in the area of Education or Psychology preferred.

Though not required, candidates who are currently enrolled in BCBA graduate programs are ideal for this position. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) candidates with 2-3 years of experience are also encouraged to apply.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Utilize various ABA interventions such as reinforcement procedures, prompting, shaping, and chaining.
• Develop and implement individualized ABA treatment plans based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis under the supervision of the BCBA.
• Assist the BCBA in the completion of comprehensive assessments (e.g., Functional Behavior Assessment) to identify a child's strengths, weaknesses, and target behaviors.
• Create data collection sheets and track progress towards goals and objectives outlined in the IEP (Individualized Education Program) or BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan).
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure a cohesive treatment approach pertinent to the IEP.
• With support of the BCBA, the ABA Specialist will provide ongoing training and support to caregivers and educators on ABA principles and strategies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of interventions, progress notes, and data collection.
• Model 1:1 direct teaching instruction including discrete trials, incidental teaching, and behavioral interventions.
• Assist students in generalizing skills within general education settings.
• Ensure that all programs and interventions are being taught consistently.
• Attend TEAM meetings, and update students IEP goals and progress.
• Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in Applied Behavior Analysis.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The other time is primarily sedentary, performed in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands; fingers; to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as reading the typewritten material. The work typically requires occasional in-district travel to attend meetings.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education, and Team Evaluation Coordinator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Not applicable.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Per Framingham Public School Policies and Procedures. Ten-Month Position.

Salary schedule followed for our ABA specialists, based on a forty hour week.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Framingham Policies & Procedures Handbook

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Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Revised on April of 2024